Finding Neverland (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Finding Neverland is a 2004 biographical drama directed by Marc Forster, starring Johnny Depp, Kate Winslet and Julie Christie. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $116.7 million worldwide on a $25 million budget. It won 1 Oscar, including Music (Original Score), and 3 awards in all. Critics gave it 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10. Stream it on Hoopla and Kanopy, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Marc Forster
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Miramax Films
- Budget
- $25M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Finding Neverland About?
The premise of Finding Neverland without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Inspired by a real-life encounter, a playwright named J.M. Barrie finds himself drawn to the vibrant family of a recently widowed mother and her four energetic sons. Their playful interactions spark his imagination and provide the foundation for his most famous work. As Barrie develops a close bond with the family, he weaves a fantastical story about a boy who never grows up, ultimately creating the enduring tale of Peter Pan. The relationship between the adults and the children intertwines, blurring the lines between reality and imagination.
Finding Neverland Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- stage play
- author
- based on true story
- dog
- playwright
- costume
- grandmother grandson relationship
- loss of husband
- loss of father
- death of mother
- male protagonist
- intergenerational friendship
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- man boy friendship
- cricket the sport
- picnic
- teenage boy
- costume drama
- family relationships
- boy
- sense of time
- chess the game
- based on a stage play
- coughing
- neighbor neighbor relationship
- inspiration
- widow
- friendship
- playing
- marriage
- theater
- imagination
- writer
- red wine
- slow motion scene
- cottage
- countryside
- childhood
- performer
- circus
- pet dog
- bear
- city park
- maid
- investor
- cemetery
- stage
- buggy
- death
- tears
- marital separation
Where to Watch Finding Neverland
Stream it on Hoopla and Kanopy, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Finding Neverland Cast
Johnny Depp leads the cast, with Kate Winslet and Julie Christie. Directed by Marc Forster.
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Director Marc Forster
Finding Neverland Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Finding Neverland 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
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IMDb 7.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 83% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 87%
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Metacritic 67 Metascore
User score 7.6
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TMDB 73% User score
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Finding Neverland Plot Summary
What happens in Finding Neverland from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1903 London, after the lackluster reception of his latest play, J.M. Barrie (played by Johnny Depp) encounters the widowed Sylvia Llewelyn Davies (portrayed by Kate Winslet) and her four young sons—George, Jack, Peter, and Michael—in Kensington Gardens. This meeting blossoms into a profound and intimate friendship. Barrie becomes a delightful playmate and a surrogate father figure to the boys, who engage in wild imaginative escapades. From piecing together epic adventures in their backyard to kite flying, their creativity inspires Barrie to craft a play about boys who resist growing up, particularly focusing on the troubled young Peter Llewelyn Davies.
Full summary
The whole story of Finding Neverland, scene by scene
Finding Neverland Box Office & Budget
Finding Neverland grossed $116.7 million worldwide on a $25 million budget, 4.7 times what it cost. $51.7 million came from the US and Canada and $65 million (56%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$116.7M
4.7× its budget
- US & Canada
- $51.7M
- International
- $65M
- Budget
- $25M
Finding Neverland Awards & Nominations
Finding Neverland won 1 Oscar, including Music (Original Score), and 3 awards in all. Its biggest night was the Critics' Choice 2005, with 2 wins from 7 nominations.
3 wins35 nominations7 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2005 2 wins · 7 nominations- Won Best Family Film
- Won Best Young Actor – Freddie Highmore
- Nominated Best Actor – Johnny Depp
- Nominated Best Director – Marc Forster
- Nominated Best Picture
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Oscars 2005 1 win · 7 nominations- Won Music (Original Score)
- Nominated Actor in a Leading Role – Johnny Depp
- Nominated Art Direction
- Nominated Best Picture
- Nominated Costume Design
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BAFTA 2005 11 nominations- Nominated Best Actor in a Leading Role – Johnny Depp
- Nominated Best Actress in a Leading Role – Kate Winslet
- Nominated Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Julie Christie
- Nominated Best Adapted Screenplay
- Nominated Best Cinematography
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Golden Globes 2005 5 nominations- Nominated Best Director – Motion Picture – Marc Forster
- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Nominated Best Original Score – Motion Picture
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) – Johnny Depp
- Nominated Best Screenplay – Motion Picture
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2005 3 nominations- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role – Johnny Depp
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role – Freddie Highmore
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Saturn Awards 2005 1 nomination- Nominated Best Young Actor/Actress – Freddie Highmore
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DGA Awards 2005 1 nomination- Nominated Feature Film – Marc Forster
Finding Neverland Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Finding Neverland.
How Well Do You Know Finding Neverland?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the character J.M. Barrie?
Cars in Finding Neverland
3 cars on screen, including the 1910 Mitchell Model S and the 1911 Ford Model T.
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1912 Rolls-Royce 40/50 h.p. 'Silver Ghost' Background role
Finding Neverland Also Known As
35 alternative titles, including “À Procura da Terra do Nunca” and “Em Busca da Terra do Nunca”.
- Also known as
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- À Procura da Terra do Nunca
- Em Busca da Terra do Nunca
- 不老的传说
- ネバーランド
- 네버랜드를 찾아서
- Wenn Träume fliegen lernen
- 小飛俠前傳之魔幻童心
- Hledání Země – Nezemě
- Neverland - Un sogno per la vita
- Düşler Ülkesi
- Волшебная страна
- Descubriendo Nunca Jamás
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- Én
- Pán Péter
- 寻找梦幻岛
- Marzyciel
- Hledání Země Nezemě
- Ψάχνοντας τη Χώρα του Ποτέ
- למצוא את ארץ לעולם לא
- Finding Neverland – tarinan lähteillä
- Пътят към Невърленд
- Hľadanie Krajiny - Nekrajiny
- În căutarea Tărâmului de Nicăieri
- Чарівна країна
- 尋找新樂園
- Descubriendo la tierra del Nunca Jamás
- У потрази за Недођијом
- Meklējot Nekurzemi
- Đi Tìm Miền Đất Hứa
- Niekados šalies beieškant, ჯადოსნური ქვეყანა
- Descobrir el País de Mai Més
- เนเวอร์แลนด์ แดนรักมหัศจรรย์
- V iskanju dežele Nije
- در جستجوی ناکجاآباد
- San za životom J.M. Barrieja
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Movies Like Finding Neverland
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Peter Pan, Peter Pan and Peter Pan.
Finding Neverland FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Finding Neverland, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Finding Neverland?
Finding Neverland runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Finding Neverland released?
Finding Neverland was released on November 12, 2004.
Who directed Finding Neverland?
Finding Neverland was directed by Marc Forster.
More films by Marc Forster Who is in the cast of Finding Neverland?
Finding Neverland stars Johnny Depp, Kate Winslet and Julie Christie.
Where can I watch Finding Neverland?
In the US, Finding Neverland is streaming on Hoopla and Kanopy and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Finding Neverland make at the box office?
Finding Neverland grossed $116.7 million worldwide ($51.7 million domestic, $65 million international) on a budget of $25 million.
How is Finding Neverland rated?
Finding Neverland has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.
What awards did Finding Neverland win?
Finding Neverland won 3 awards from 35 nominations, including Best Family Film at the Critics' Choice 2005.
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